Established in 1978, Casa de Amparo has been treating and preventing child abuse and neglect in San Diego County for over 30 years.

Casa de Amparo is a vivid example of the difference a few can make in addressing a large and challenging need. Our founders were a small group of local women concerned about domestic violence and the welfare of children.  Led by an official of the Women’s Resource Center, and supported by local police, this small team pushed for a crisis nursery for children affected by or at risk of child abuse…and Casa de Amparo was born.

Then known as “The Crisis Center,” Casa de Amparo served children who had been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect and other children who had run away from abusive homes. Children lived, ate, and went to school at what is still North County’s only privately-operated emergency shelter.

Casa has grown and expanded over the years to serve the individual and changing needs of our "Casa Kids" through all stages.  We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization offering five programs: therapeutic childcare and preschool, a supervised family visitation program, our original emergency shelter, a transitional housing program for youth who have aged out of the foster care system and counseling services available to all children and their parents.

On behalf of the thousands of children and families served over the years, we want to express our gratitude to the San Diego community, our supporters and the volunteers who have joined us in the vision of making our community one where child abuse and neglect are not tolerated and where child abuse awareness and prevention are priorities.

Please join us in helping Casa Kids heal, grow and create the bright futures they deserve.